GENERAL HOSPITAL #21, RICHMOND, VA.: cover and letter from Cpl. Gideon Draper Smith, 1st West Virginia Cavalry (Union), DUE 6 in circle (Due 6 rather than Due 3 as the prisoner did not endorse it as POW). On cover to Joseph Smith, Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, postmarked OLD POINT COMFORT, VA. MAR 10 double-circle postmark. Included is the original letter datelined "Richmond, Va. Feb. 24, 1864" stating "I am still a prisoner of war. I am in tolerable good health and in good spirits. I am in hopes that there will be an exchange soon.” Cpl. Smith died a few days later, Very Fine. Ex Galen Harrison. ONLY 5 COVERS RECORDED BY HARRISON. $1,100.